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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,172.28, 386,622 and 159,342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,172.28, 386,622 and 159,342.96 is: 219,884.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,172.28 : 386,622 = 159,342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,172.28/386,622 = 159,342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,172.28x = 386,622 × 159,342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,172.28x = 61,605,493,881.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,605,493,881.12/280,172.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,884.33

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